Brendan Kearney
@brendanjkearney.bsky.social
executive director at a #pedestrian advocacy org (WalkMassachusetts - previously known as WalkBoston), grew up in S.Jersey (Go #Phillies!), went to college in MA (#HolyCross), live in Framingham. I used to run fast, now I run sometimes for fun.
59 degrees in Massachusetts means the pre-thanksgiving “oops we need a few more things to bring tomorrow” trip to Trader Joe’s (and Whole Foods across the street when TJs didn’t have an item) was done by bike
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
59 degrees in Massachusetts means the pre-thanksgiving “oops we need a few more things to bring tomorrow” trip to Trader Joe’s (and Whole Foods across the street when TJs didn’t have an item) was done by bike
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Glen Powell would brave a brutal Massachusetts winter as Henry Knox in “Noble Train of Artillery”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_t...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_t...
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Glen Powell would brave a brutal Massachusetts winter as Henry Knox in “Noble Train of Artillery”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_t...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_t...
Mavis is inquiring whether the “sticks outside, squeaky toys inside” rule might have some wiggle room
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Mavis is inquiring whether the “sticks outside, squeaky toys inside” rule might have some wiggle room
Today’s sign of middle age: a band I first saw while I was in college is in the @nytimes.com Mini crossword referencing their album from 20+ years ago. Drove in to Cambridge from Worcester to see the documentary film “I am trying to break your heart” about it/them at The Brattle.
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today’s sign of middle age: a band I first saw while I was in college is in the @nytimes.com Mini crossword referencing their album from 20+ years ago. Drove in to Cambridge from Worcester to see the documentary film “I am trying to break your heart” about it/them at The Brattle.
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the Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champs and in position to be the #1 seed in the NFC.
every one of their games is excruciating to watch, all their fans spend every game completely furious, and every story is about how the team is in complete disarray
they're gonna repeat, Go Birds
every one of their games is excruciating to watch, all their fans spend every game completely furious, and every story is about how the team is in complete disarray
they're gonna repeat, Go Birds
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
the Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champs and in position to be the #1 seed in the NFC.
every one of their games is excruciating to watch, all their fans spend every game completely furious, and every story is about how the team is in complete disarray
they're gonna repeat, Go Birds
every one of their games is excruciating to watch, all their fans spend every game completely furious, and every story is about how the team is in complete disarray
they're gonna repeat, Go Birds
A perfect Philly win = Suffocating defense w/ different guys stepping up + Coach making just enough dumb choices in the last three minutes to make talk radio go bezerk tomorrow
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
A perfect Philly win = Suffocating defense w/ different guys stepping up + Coach making just enough dumb choices in the last three minutes to make talk radio go bezerk tomorrow
Completely understand paying ~$90 for 2 tickets to a live show these days, but the tickets are listed as $30 each: 1/3 of the listed price is service fees and not going to the artists! Burn the ticket industry to the ground.
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Completely understand paying ~$90 for 2 tickets to a live show these days, but the tickets are listed as $30 each: 1/3 of the listed price is service fees and not going to the artists! Burn the ticket industry to the ground.
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had a lovely time tabling with @mass.streetsblog.org at last weekends #openstreets in JP
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November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
had a lovely time tabling with @mass.streetsblog.org at last weekends #openstreets in JP
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Joined folks on Hyde Park Avenue in Boston earlier this week, where we heard and encountered challenges for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving alike. thanks @enriquepepen.bsky.social @brianworrell.bsky.social for joining Shared Spaces effort. More: t4ma.org/strengthenin...
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Joined folks on Hyde Park Avenue in Boston earlier this week, where we heard and encountered challenges for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving alike. thanks @enriquepepen.bsky.social @brianworrell.bsky.social for joining Shared Spaces effort. More: t4ma.org/strengthenin...
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We’re out at the JP #openstreets event all day today, come say hi on Centre St. at the corner of Chestnut Ave. in Jackson Square!
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re out at the JP #openstreets event all day today, come say hi on Centre St. at the corner of Chestnut Ave. in Jackson Square!
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I haven’t felt emotion from sports like this as a neutral in a long time.
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I haven’t felt emotion from sports like this as a neutral in a long time.
First miles of November with Mavis for the @walkmass.bsky.social #BeatTheBayState challenge included the future Chris Walsh trail at Farm Pond (that somehow went viral on TikTok/instagram earlier this year)
November 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
First miles of November with Mavis for the @walkmass.bsky.social #BeatTheBayState challenge included the future Chris Walsh trail at Farm Pond (that somehow went viral on TikTok/instagram earlier this year)
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Feel like, as a society, we might consider moving Halloween to the last Friday in October (observed.) Vibes truly immaculate tonight.
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Feel like, as a society, we might consider moving Halloween to the last Friday in October (observed.) Vibes truly immaculate tonight.
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is hitting 3 home runs and striking out 10 batters in the NLCS the best game in baseball history
October 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
is hitting 3 home runs and striking out 10 batters in the NLCS the best game in baseball history
Phillies somehow kept Ohtani in check but couldn’t get it done - this guy is so impressive.
October 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Phillies somehow kept Ohtani in check but couldn’t get it done - this guy is so impressive.
In case you’ve ever wondered: yes, there are bobcats in Massachusetts.
October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In case you’ve ever wondered: yes, there are bobcats in Massachusetts.
Wild that Somerville has been stonewalling on this for 10+ years
Just learned Somerville, Mass. is appealing this appellate court ruling to the SJC, the highest state court in Mass. www.wbur.org/news/2025/09...
Court rules public has right to know who has Somerville parking passes
The state has spent more than $365,000 in attorney fees in the 10-year fight with Somerville over the public release residential parking permits details. An appellate court ruled in the state's favor.
www.wbur.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Wild that Somerville has been stonewalling on this for 10+ years
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My biggest criticism of parks and rec is that it actually didn’t go far enough in showing how unhinged the average public commenter can be
Cornhole concerns at the zoning committee: "The cornhole game leads to a continuous thunking noise as the beanbag hits the target. When one goes in the hole there's a loud cry of success."
September 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My biggest criticism of parks and rec is that it actually didn’t go far enough in showing how unhinged the average public commenter can be
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Did you miss our summer walk/bike audits with @walkmass.bsky.social? It's your lucky day: self-guided feedback forms are now available for each of the routes. Learn more at www.massbike.org/no_heat_walk... or www.walkmass.org/no_heat_walk...
September 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Did you miss our summer walk/bike audits with @walkmass.bsky.social? It's your lucky day: self-guided feedback forms are now available for each of the routes. Learn more at www.massbike.org/no_heat_walk... or www.walkmass.org/no_heat_walk...
Stumbled onto a website where you can create your own connections round, so this is my first attempt at making one that is just as annoying: connectionsplus.io/game/JjJLSY
connectionsplus.io
September 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Stumbled onto a website where you can create your own connections round, so this is my first attempt at making one that is just as annoying: connectionsplus.io/game/JjJLSY
Palate cleanser:
I got this sweet voice to text message earlier today from the older woman in our neighborhood that I met while walking our dog a couple years ago. (She has a dog walking business, and we hire her from time to time to let Mavis out when we are both going to be working late.)
I got this sweet voice to text message earlier today from the older woman in our neighborhood that I met while walking our dog a couple years ago. (She has a dog walking business, and we hire her from time to time to let Mavis out when we are both going to be working late.)
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Palate cleanser:
I got this sweet voice to text message earlier today from the older woman in our neighborhood that I met while walking our dog a couple years ago. (She has a dog walking business, and we hire her from time to time to let Mavis out when we are both going to be working late.)
I got this sweet voice to text message earlier today from the older woman in our neighborhood that I met while walking our dog a couple years ago. (She has a dog walking business, and we hire her from time to time to let Mavis out when we are both going to be working late.)
I thought it was comically big when I bought it, but the @harborfreight.bsky.social reusable bag is the perfect size in my @radpowerbikes.bsky.social rear rack for a quick Saturday morning Trader Joe’s run
September 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I thought it was comically big when I bought it, but the @harborfreight.bsky.social reusable bag is the perfect size in my @radpowerbikes.bsky.social rear rack for a quick Saturday morning Trader Joe’s run
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